Why all this talk about "ham"? -- dailypress.com

Why all this talk about "ham"? -- dailypress.com: "ham radio,' as it's often called — is a vital resource to local communities, as well as communities worldwide. Unlike telephones or the Internet, ham relies solely on the Earth's ionosphere. This means there's no infrastructure, such as power grids, between you and whomever you might be talking to on your frequency. No matter what happens with your phone signal or wireless Internet connection, the equipment used in amateur radio will stay connected."